Self-catering holiday homes: Ferragudo

Make a holiday rental home or apartment in Ferragudo, Algarve, Portugal your home away from home

Ferragudo (Ferraguda) is one of the few villages in the Algarve which has kept true to its fishing village roots. Whist it remains unspoilt and attractive, there are many new luxury Ferragudo holiday apartments and villas which have sprung up, but all in low rise, traditional styles. It is hard to describe the shear beauty of the area, and you will have to take a rental property in Ferragudo to see for yourself.

Things to do on holiday in Ferragudo, Algarve, Portugal

The largest and nicest beach available from a Ferragudo holiday home is Praia Grande, which also boasts the most facilities. Beach vendors offer holiday makers the opportunity to hire a canoe or a windsurfer or try your hand at jet skiing, parasurfing, windsurfing and scuba diving. If you are looking to feel the sand between you toes away from the crowds, Ferragudo accommodation is still the answer. The secluded beaches of Praia Pintadinho and Praia Canarais are secluded little beaches under large cliffs which hide caves which can be explored at low tide.

The main square of the village is very picturesque, and is surrounded by a variety of, cafes from which you can get a real feel of Portuguese village life, and time seems to stand still. The white washed houses, tiny shops and traditional restaurants which line the cobbled streets of the village glisten in the sun, providing a perfect contrast to the turquoise waters which surround three sides of the village. The medieval fortress, Castelo de Sao Joao, which stands proudly above the village is also worth investigation from a Ferragudo holiday apartment or villa too.

Places to holiday in Ferragudo, Algarve, Portugal

The luxury golf resort of Pestana is just a few kilometres outside the village, and easily accessible from a Ferragudo apartment. There are two championship golf courses here, the Vale da Pinta and Quinta do Gramacho. The Vale da Pinta has been rated in the 40 best golf courses in Europe.

On the other side of the estuary lies the town of Portimao. The town offers a little of everything that makes the Algarve such a hugely popular destination, from the fine beaches to the magnificent local cuisine, and from the rich cultural heritage to the fine sporting facilities.

Weather in Ferragudo, Algarve, Portugal

Temperatures from July until late September average around 28?C, and even in the depths of winter, averages remain above 15?C making a villa rental in Ferragudo a magnificent option all year round.

Travel to Ferragudo, Algarve, Portugal

It takes less than an hour to reach a holiday home in Ferragudo from Faro Airport (FAO), and as soon as you see the village, you will know that the trip was undoubtedly worth it. There are a huge number of cheap flights to Ferragudo from the vast majority of airports across Britain, so it is only the last leg of the journey to a Ferragudo apartment or villa which will take any time.

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